Phrase guide

walk in on

verb · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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verb

Meaning 1

To enter suddenly or unexpectedly while something is happening; to intrude or interrupt by entering.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic

Examples

  • He accidentally walked in on me while I was undressing.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

5 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Arabic: دَخَلَ عَلَى (daḵala ʕalā) — Translations
  • Hungarian: rányit — Translations
  • Polish: wparować — Translations
  • Polish: wchodzić bez pukania — Translations
  • Polish: wejść bez pukania — Translations